If no one has any suggestions, use the telephone directory, Internet advertising sites (for example, Craig’s List, a regular online bulletin board on a local pet’s page) or post messages in your local stores seeking someone. Interview your potential pet-sitter with an eye to watching their interaction with your pet(s) . If you have a cleaner , don’t be afraid to ask if he or she might be interested in some side work taking care of your pet while you are away. Never pay the full amount in advance if you aren’t comfortable for obvious reasons but do not begrudge a partial payment upfront as a measure of good faith. Many excellent, experienced pet sitters have been deceived by folks who partially pay in advance, but later refuse to pay the balance. read more

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